Here are some literary events to jump-start your week. To get your event posted on our calendar, visit our Facebook Your Literary Event page. Please post your event at least one week prior to its date.

Author Charity Shumway will be celebrating her debut novel, Ten Girls to Watch, at the powerHouse Arena. Join her on Tuesday, July 31st from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Brooklyn, NY)

Author Karen Thompson Walker and writer Hannah Trini will headline a discussion event. See them on Wednesday, August 1st at the powerHouse Arena from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Brooklyn, NY)

Meet one of the creators behind The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, William Joyce, at a Books of Wonder event. Check it out on Saturday, August 4th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (New York, NY)

Rock star Patti Smith will be reading from her book Woolgathering at the next session of the “Books Beneath the Bridge” reading series. Hear her on Monday, August 6th at Brooklyn Bridget Park starting 7 p.m. (Brooklyn, NY)

The illustrations from the Art of War graphic novel will be on view in an art gallery show. See the pieces at WHITE BOX from August 1st to August 7th. (New York, NY)